FOS CapitalASX:FOS 29 Pretax Margin % is -6.52% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:FOS with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, FOS Capital ranks worse than 79.23% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. FOS Capital's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.81 Mil. FOS Capital's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$12.37 Mil. Therefore, FOS Capital's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FOS Capital's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:FOS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.46 Med: 4.34 Max: 9.67
Current: -2.46
ASX:FOS's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 79.23% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs ASX:FOS: -2.46
FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
FOS Capital Pretax Margin % Related Terms
FOS Capital Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FOS Capital's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:FOS vs VRT, BE, NVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, FOS Capital's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
FOS Capital Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FOS Capital's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FOS Capital's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) has a Pretax Margin % of -6.52% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FOS Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #2407 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is FOS Capital's Pretax Margin % too high?
FOS Capital's current Pretax Margin % is -6.52%. Based on the distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #2407 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FOS Capital has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FOS Capital's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #2407 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places FOS Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FOS Capital and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FOS Capital's current Pretax Margin % is -6.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FOS Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.24, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -6.52%. FOS Capital's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FOS Capital (ASX:FOS), the current Pretax Margin % is -6.52% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FOS Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.24.
GuruFocus considers FOS Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:FOS:
Pretax Margin %: -6.52%
GF Value™: A$0.24 vs. price of A$0.11 (56.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:FOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FOS Capital Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of a full range of commercial luminaires, outdoor fittings, and linear extruded lighting, and the distribution of a complete range of commercial and architectural lighting solutions. The company is organised into two operating segments based on geographical locations, Australia and New Zealand. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
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